Description
Create your own bird feeders using recyclable materials. Simple, fun, and customizable for all ages.
Ingredients
- Pine cones or empty toilet paper rolls
- Peanut butter or vegetable shortening
- Birdseed (mixed seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.)
- Twine or string (for hanging)
- Optional: Food coloring (for decoration)
- Optional: Paint or natural embellishments (like leaves or twigs)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Base: Choose your base, like a pine cone or a toilet paper roll. If using a roll, cover it with a layer of peanut butter or vegetable shortening.
- Coat with Birdseed: Roll the coated base in a bowl of birdseed. Press down gently to ensure the seeds stick well.
- Add Twine for Hanging: Cut a piece of twine or string about 1–2 feet long. Loop it through the top of your feeder (the pine cone or the ends of the roll) and tie a secure knot to create a hanger.
- Decorate (Optional): Use food coloring, paint, or natural embellishments to add personal flair. Allow any added decorations to dry completely before proceeding.
- Hang Your Feeder: Find a suitable location in your garden or yard. Hang your bird feeder from a tree branch or hook where birds can easily access it.
Notes
Consider making multiple feeders for variety and use different birdseed blends to attract various bird species.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 feeder
- Calories: Varies
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg